Fort Smith Regional Airport (KFSM)
Medium airport · Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Fort Smith Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFSM |
| IATA | FSM |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°20'12" W 94°22'3" 35.33660, -94.36740 |
| Location | Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fort Smith Regional Airport at a glance
Fort Smith Regional Airport is a medium airport in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States, known to airline systems as FSM. The field elevation of 469 ft (143 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFSM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 8,000 ft (2438 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFSM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Fort Smith Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drake Field | KFYV | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Northwest Arkansas National Airport | KXNA | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Mc Alester Regional Airport | KMLC | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Memorial Field Airport | KHOT | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Boone County Airport | KHRO | 150 km (81 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fort Smith Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 469 ft field elevation of Fort Smith Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Smith Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fort Smith Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fort Smith Regional Airport is KFSM, and its IATA code is FSM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fort Smith Regional Airport above sea level?
Fort Smith Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 469 feet (143 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fort Smith Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.3366, -94.3674 — in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Drake Field, about 76 km away.
Does KFSM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFSM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Fort Smith Regional Airport?
Fort Smith Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,000 ft (2438 m) with a ASP surface.